Wake up to a serene space each morning by performing this short “closing shift” ritual.

After dinner, either load and trigger the dishwasher orhandwash dishesand add them to the drying rack.

If you have a garbage disposal, use it to remove any lingering debris.

white farmhouse kitchen with shiplap walls and black granite countertops

Credit:Brie Williams

Next, thoroughlyclean the kitchen sink, including the drain, faucet, and handles.

Wipe the entire area dry with a clean cloth.

Talk about a win-win!

If you notice crumbs or excessivepet hair, remove them with ahandheld vacuum cleanerorlint roller.

Finish by replacing any empty cans with new bags.